Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Basketball ... New Heights Giving 110% during each game, the J.V. basketball team overcame ealry diffi- culties faced by all JV teams, and bound- ed to a strong start. Every year the team has a different personality and it takes time to figure out a game plan com- plimentary to the players’ abilities, elaborated Coach McGowan. Strong fundamentals were stressed, as was the need to play as a team in prep- aration for competing on the varsity lev- el. The success of the varsity basketball program depended on the strength of its JV counterpart. Because of this, the var- sity squad is sure to be competitive next season. Design by Kirsten Bednorz, Debbie Heim, Craig Johnson, and Kathy Pollard. Photos by Karen Herba ugh, Jerry Moore. Junior Burt Little (34) waits for the rest of the team to set-up down court before he executes his play against Mesa High. DHS J.V. Basketball Opp. 58 Deer Valley 40 68 Westwood 60 47 Mesa 64 55 McClintock 43 61 Tempe 71 65 Shadow Mountain 57 51 Marcos de Niza 49 57 Chandler 40 54 Corona del Sol 45 42 Mountain View 57 62 Westwood 52 63 Mesa 77 67 McClintock 42 47 Tempe Marcos de Niza Apollo Chandler Corona del Sol Mountain View 54 tF i.T’) Era, tm J.V. Baskotball Sports 104

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Varsity Basketball Jumping To New Heights It took more than great heights to make Varsity Basketball. Many of the ju- niors and seniors worked out during the off season realizing the intense competi- tion they would have to face in the winter. The team’s previous experience was an important asset. Many of the players had been playing hoop” since elementary and junior high shcool. The group had overall quickness and strength, as well as outstanding individual intelligence and leadership. As a result, they were able to work on a variety of floor combinations and develop team uni- ty. Coach McConnell commented, Hopefully our players will benefit in the future from the positive experiences as a member of our team.” (Continued on p. 104). DHS Varsity Basketball Opponent 72 Deer Valley 53 42 Westwood 60 67 Mesa 57 59 McClintock 67 56 Tempe 59 59 Winslow 82 98 Coconino 62 107 Prescott 50 72 Shadow Mt. 55 66 Marcos de Niza 50 63 Chandler 57 56 Corona 59 50 Mt. View 42 65 Westwood 57 57 Mesa 51 70 McClintock 82 63 Tempe 55 Marcos de Niza Apollo Chandler Coronoa Mt. View 103

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f 're a closely-knit team and have faith in Coach ... it's hard at times, but we have fun playing. Steve Nache, sophomore past a Westwood player, junior Chris makes a successful drive to the basket- Free of the earth, junior Pat Curlee (52) prepares to loft the ball through the hoop. J.V. Basketball. Front row: Steve Nache, Dax Watson, Greg Boland, Dela- no Clark, John Enoch, Doug Arnold, Top row: Coach McGowan, Chris Shaw, Greg McLaren, Steve Holmes, Paul Spurgeon, Steve Latourette, Chad Kimble. J.V. Basketball Sports 105